1981 PPG Indy Car World Series Kalender
| Race | Type | Land | Datum | Winnaar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kraco Car Stereo 200 Phoenix Raceway |
Oval |  |
22 Maart |
J. Rutherford |
| Indianapolis 500 Indianapolis |
Oval | |
24 Mei |
B. Unser |
| Gould-Rex Mays 150 Milwaukee Mile |
Oval | |
07 Juni |
M. Mosley |
| Kraco Twin 125 (Race 1) Atlanta Motor Speedway |
Oval | |
21 Juni |
R. Mears |
| Kraco Twin 125 (Race 2) Atlanta Motor Speedway |
Oval | |
21 Juni |
R. Mears |
| Norton Michigan 500 Michigan International Raceway |
Oval | |
25 Juli |
P. Carter |
| Los Angeles Times 500 Riverside International Raceway |
Permanent | |
30 Augustus |
R. Mears |
| Tony Bettenhausen 200 Milwaukee Mile |
Oval | |
05 September |
T. Sneva |
| Detroit News Grand Prix Michigan International Raceway |
Oval | |
20 September |
R. Mears |
| Watkins Glen 150 Watkins Glen |
Permanent | |
04 Oktober |
R. Mears |
| II Copa Mexico 150 Mexico City |
Permanent |  |
18 Oktober |
R. Mears |
| Miller High Life 150 Phoenix Raceway |
Oval | |
31 Oktober |
T. Sneva |